Today Jaren & I ventured down to Cessford, AB to a friend's place that I work with, Barbara. She is also a hygienist. We had an instructor come by her house to re-certify us for our CPR this coming year. Before we started we took a little walk over to see the horses and have Jaren get up close-and-personal with them. He wasn't too crazy to try and sit on the horse with Colin. I think he is very much like father, like son......it's much easier to jump on the quads when we have to work cattle!! So needless to say, Jaren had his first little adventure for a few seconds on a roping horse named Ace!
Colin, Jaren & Ace
After the singing was over everyone headed outside again to roast a few tasty marshmallows over the fire before parting ways to head home.
We wrapped up our weekend on Sunday by getting together once again at Grandpa & Grandma's house to play some more with our cousins and have a great lunch. Jaren, Jonathan & Kaitlyn really enjoy the time that they get to have together!
This morning Jaren & I headed east to go and visit Andrea, Braxton & Paisley Thornton. It had been way too long since our last visit in June so we figured we'd better get over there to get re-acquainted with everyone! From 6:30am this morning Jaren was yelling from the top of his lungs out of his crib "Are we going to Braxton's house Mommy?" over & over & over!!! So needless to say Jaren was VERY excited to go and see his buddy! The two boys played quite well together and even shared a snack out of the same bowl (although it was a lot closer to Jaren than it was to Braxton!). 
It was great to see everyone especially little Paisley who is 3 months old already and growing like a little weed!! We always look forward to our visits with them!
Baby Dalton & proud mommy Haley
Congratulations to Randy & Rosanna on the birth of their little boy
I didn't have a picture to post of the baby so I thought I would put one of the proud new mommy & daddy instead!! I'll post one when I get it!
morning arrived when we had to say our goodbyes to Grandpa & Grandma Sparks as they venture back home to Terrace. We ALWAYS look forward to their visits out here and we anticipate every moment that we can spend with them. Jaren is really going to miss all of the undivided attention that he received from both of them and the endless stories and playtime partners! Mommy is going to miss that too as well as just being able to talk with them face-to-face! Thanks for all your help with some of the little projects Dad that I can't get done by myself and thank you Mom for all your help with the birthday party (the cake was the cutest!!) and many other things! I hope to promise that we will get out to see you guys this fall and actually do some fishing & camping!!!
We pray that you have a safe and wonderful trip home! We love you and miss you guys already!
